Mallorca Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Mallorca tours on Spain’s most beloved Balearic island: sail a catamaran to hidden turquoise coves with snorkeling and tapas, ride the vintage wooden train to the mountain villages of Sóller and Valldemossa, descend into the cathedral-like Caves of Drach, wander the old town and Gothic cathedral of Palma, and feast on tapas and local wine. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect island getaway.
rating
Explore Mallorca by interest
Whatever brings you to Mallorca — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Mallorca
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Catamaran Cruise
Coves & snorkel.
Sóller Train
Vintage railway.
Caves of Drach
Underground lake.
Palma Cathedral
Gothic La Seu.
Palma Tapas
Food & markets.
Coves & Beaches
Turquoise water.
Cap de Formentor
Jeep safari.
Wine Bodegas
Local tastings.
Mallorca in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Palma
- 2Day 2: boat & coves
- 3Day 3: caves & east
- 4Tramuntana drive
Mallorca by boat
- 1Catamaran cove cruise
- 2Snorkel hidden bays
- 3Sunset sail
- 4Sea caves kayak
Tramuntana & mountain villages
- 1Valldemossa monastery in the morning
- 2Vintage wooden train to Sóller
- 3Deià and the coastal viewpoints
- 4Sa Calobra & Torrent de Pareis
Caves & the east coast
- 1Caves of Drach & Lake Martel concert
- 2Lunch in Porto Cristo harbour
- 3Caves of Hams next door
- 4East-coast coves before sunset
Day tour awaySóller Train
Vintage railway.
Half day awayCaves of Drach
Underground lake.
Half day awayCatamaran Cruise
Coves & snorkel.
In Palma awayPalma City
Cathedral & old town.
Day trip awayCap de Formentor
Jeep safari.
Varies awayCoves & Beaches
Turquoise water.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Mallorca visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
May–June and September–October bring warm, sunny weather, swimmable seas and fewer crowds than peak summer.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and very busy, with the warmest seas and liveliest resorts — book boats and tours well ahead.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and green with almond and wildflower blooms, ideal for hiking, cycling and sightseeing.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm seas, golden light and harvest season — one of the best times for boats and the outdoors.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet, with some resorts closed; good for city breaks, hiking and the Tramuntana, though seas are cool.
Sunshine island
Mallorca enjoys plenty of sunshine year-round, with most rain falling in autumn and winter.
One day
Palma and the Sóller train.
Three days
Palma, a boat trip and the Caves of Drach.
A week
Add beaches, hiking and more boat trips.
Sailing fans
Add days for catamaran and cove cruises.
Nature & hiking
Add Tramuntana hikes and village days.
With kids
Mix caves, calm beaches and boat trips.
Car hire
Renting a car is the most flexible way to explore Mallorca’s beaches, villages and coves at your own pace.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours and transfers reach the Tramuntana villages, Caves of Drach and boat departure points with pickup.
Sóller train & tram
The historic Sóller train and tram are an attraction in themselves, linking Palma, Sóller and the port.
Public buses
An island bus network links Palma with the main towns and resorts, though it’s slower than driving.
Getting there
Palma de Mallorca Airport is one of Spain’s busiest, around 15 minutes from the city, with transfers to all resorts.
In Palma
Palma’s old town and waterfront are compact and best explored on foot.
Euros
Mallorca uses the euro; cards are accepted almost everywhere, so you need little cash beyond small purchases and tips.
Book boats early
Popular catamaran and cove cruises sell out in summer — reserve ahead.
Sun and sea gear
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, swimwear and water shoes for boat and beach days.
Caves of Drach tickets
Pre-book Caves of Drach entry, as it’s timed and very popular with the music concert.
Visit shoulder season
May–June and September offer great weather with fewer crowds than peak summer.
Hiking in Tramuntana
For mountain hikes, bring sturdy shoes and water; spring and autumn are ideal.
Catamaran cruises
Popular cove and sunset cruises sell out in summer — book ahead.
Caves of Drach
Timed cave entries with the concert fill up — reserve early.
Tramuntana tours
Sóller train and village day tours are in demand — book ahead.
Jeep & balloon
Limited-place safaris and balloon flights sell out — reserve early.
Food & wine tours
Small-group tastings have limited spots — book ahead.
Summer peak
July–August is very busy — plan ahead.
Catamaran cruise
Around €40–80 for a cove cruise with snorkeling and tapas.
Caves of Drach
About €35–60 for entry with the concert, more with transport.
Tramuntana tour
Roughly €30–70 for a Sóller train and villages day tour.
Palma city tour
Around €20–40 for a hop-on-hop-off or walking tour.
Jeep or balloon
About €50–180 for a jeep safari or hot air balloon flight.
How to save
Join group cruises and combo tours to cut the per-tour cost.
Mallorca through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Blooms, hiking.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely, mild.
- Best for
- Beaches, boats.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot; very busy.
- Best for
- Warm seas, harvest.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great value.
- Best for
- Quiet, city & hikes.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Some resorts closed.